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Compare train and bus for Basel to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€34 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 21 667 | 667Cheapest
IC 21 667 | 667Fastest
IC 21 667 | 667Other options
IR 26 2315 | 2315IR 27 2463 | 2463IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 24 4715 | 4715Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Lucerne.
There are 2 travel options from Basel to Lucerne: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Lucerne from Basel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Lucerne:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Basel to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 2 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that take longer:
Getting to Lucerne by bus takes 1 h 15 min on average.
The distance from Basel to Lucerne is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Lucerne is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lucerne from Basel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Lucerne:
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Basel to Lucerne depart from Basel SBB to Lucerne.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Lucerne:
- FlixBus, Bartolini Turismo or Gruppo Di Maio can get you to Lucerne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Gruppo Di Maio from Basel to Lucerne for $11 (€10) on Omio.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Südostbahn to go to Lucerne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SBB Basel to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus, Bartolini Turismo or Gruppo Di Maio 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Südostbahn with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lucerne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lucerne from Basel.
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